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Vrbo parent company Expedia reports ‘best-ever’ quarter

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Despite Vrbo itself struggling, Expedia, the travel booking company that owns the short-term rentals platform, recorded $425 million in profits during the third quarter. Continue reading →

‘Rich Dad’ predicts an Airbnb-led ‘market crash.’ Fanboys rejoice

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Robert Kiyosaki’s social media post was the latest viral prediction about the short-term rental giant. Will this be the one that comes true, or is it another hoax? Continue reading →

How much is your home worth on Airbnb? Realtor.com can tell you

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New tool comes as more homeowners look for ways to offset high housing costs, and as Airbnb looks to add more supply to keep prices down. Continue reading →

New York City’s strict short-term rental law goes into effect

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New York City’s law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, hosts must stay in the unit with their guests. Continue reading →

Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term

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Revenue for the company grew to $2.5 billion in the second quarter buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released Thursday. Continue reading →

Vrbo bookings suffer in Q2 as more travelers opt for hotels in 2023

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The popular vacation-rental platform dragged down the results of its parent company Expedia Group in the second quarter of the year, according to an earnings call Thursday. Continue reading →

Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says

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Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida. Continue reading →

How to transform second homes into lucrative short-term rentals

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Savvy investors recognize that when your vacation home is empty, it’s just draining your bank account. Here’s how to turn it into a lucrative short-term rental. Continue reading →

Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B

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The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18 percent from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday. Continue reading →

These are the highest-grossing short-term rental markets of 2023

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Using Airbnb’s search categories and data around average daily rates, AirDNA has compiled a report showing the highest potential earning markets for short-term rental investors. Continue reading →